Is Sri Lanka’s Economy Recovering? 5% GDP Growth in 2025 Explained
The Sri Lanka’s economy 2025 performance, as detailed in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Annual Economic Review 2025, reflects continued resilience amid global uncertainties, policy reforms under the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and the disruptive effects of Cyclone Ditwah in late November. Nominal GDP rose to Rs. 32,750.8 billion (USD 108.8 billion), […]
How the Rise of Gig Work is Changing Employment in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s labour market is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation with the rapid rise of gig work. Platform-mediated jobs from ride-hailing and food delivery to online freelancing and micro-tasks are expanding as workers seek flexibility amid economic pressures and digital opportunities. Estimates suggest that gig work engages less than 5 percent of the workforce […]
Can Digitalizing Sri Lanka Local Government Services and Payments End Long Queues and Inefficiencies?
Digitalizing Sri Lanka local government is emerging as a key priority in the country’s broader push toward a modern, efficient public service ecosystem. A recent high-level discussion hosted by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy, focused on accelerating the transformation of all 341 […]
Is It Legal for Shops in Sri Lanka to Demand Your Phone Number for a Receipt?
Is It Legal for Shops in Sri Lanka to Demand Your Phone Number for a Receipt? Sri Lanka personal data protection concerns are rising as more consumers question everyday retail practices that collect personal information without clear justification. Recent public discussions highlight a widespread issue: many outlets across the country insist on recording a customer’s […]
How Can Sri Lankans Avoid Deadly Road Accidents and Water Drownings During Holidays?
Sri Lanka deadly road accidents continue to claim numerous lives each year, with a notable rise recorded in 2025 and persistent incidents during festive seasons. Official police data highlight the urgent need for greater awareness and shared responsibility among all road users and holiday-goers. While holidays bring joy, they also see spikes in preventable tragedies […]
Can Sri Lanka Achieve True Digital Inclusion for Rural Communities?
Can Sri Lanka Achieve True Digital Inclusion for Rural Communities? Sri Lanka stands at the threshold of a profound digital transformation that promises to reshape economies, create new livelihoods, and connect remote villages to global opportunities. Yet for the vast majority of the population living in rural areas, meaningful participation remains limited. Internet penetration has […]
How Are Sri Lanka Education Sector Ratios Changing After the 2024 Census?
Sri Lanka education sector ratios have recorded notable progress according to the latest official data released in 2026. The 2024 Census of Population and Housing, alongside the Annual School Census for the 2024 academic year (conducted in early 2025), reveals steady gains in literacy, educational attainment, and gender parity, together with student-teacher ratios that reflect […]
Is Sri Lanka’s Healthcare System Ready for the Challenges of a Government Hospital Patients Increase?
Is Sri Lanka’s Healthcare System Ready for the Challenges of a Government Hospital Patients Increase? Sri Lanka’s government hospitals continue to shoulder the vast majority of the country’s healthcare burden, with over 95 percent of in-patients and roughly half of all out-patients relying on the public system. Patient numbers are rising due to an ageing […]
Sri Lanka Faces Alarming Rise in Pan-Resistant Bacteria: A Newborn Blood Culture Shows Resistance to Every Tested Antibiotic
A laboratory report dated 4 April 2026 has sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka’s medical community. A blood culture from a newborn infant grew Klebsiella species that proved resistant to every single antibiotic tested (Pan-Resistant Bacteria) including last-resort drugs such as meropenem, imipenem, amikacin, piperacillin-tazobactam, and cefotaxime. The comment on the report is blunt: “All antibiotics […]
The Reality of Senior Citizens in Sri Lanka: Are We Truly Prepared?
The Reality of Senior Citizens in Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s population is ageing at one of the fastest rates in Asia, creating urgent demands on health, financial security, and social support systems. The proportion of citizens aged 60 and above has risen from 12 percent in 2012 to 18 percent in 2024 (approximately 3.92–3.97 […]